A good light source is a must carry gear when hiking, camping or staying outdoors and you intend to spend the night out in the open. There are multiple options available – camping lanterns, headlamps and flashlights. Though camping lanterns and headlamps have gained wide popularity, handheld flashlights still stay an essential gear for hiking, backpacking or camping. Situations where flashlights are useful include tasks in which you need to control the focus of light such as pitching a tent in dark and for signaling or directing your kids in the night. In addition, flashlights can also be usef ..read more

Did you know that according to the World Health Organization, 80 percent of all sickness and disease worldwide is linked to contaminated and unsafe drinking water? Most hikers and campers want to travel light. There is only so much you can carry and you definitely do not want to carry a whole lot of water on you if you have other camping gears like a portable toilet, a big backpack etc. In such cases, a portable water filter can be a life saver. In this exhaustive review, we find out which is the best portable water filter that you can find in the market. Best pump and gravity filters list Som ..read more

Engaging in multi-day camping often involves spending time in cold conditions. While most campers prefer opting for different types of sleeping bags for the nights, some people still love to use camping blankets for sleeping, or as additional protection for emergencies, be it to get extra warmth around the fire, or to sit outside in open or just to have an additional layer of warmth while sleeping. So which are the best camping blankets? Read on to find out. Picking the best camping blankets for your trip can often be a challenging task. In this article, we will list out some of the best campi ..read more

The humble watch has come a long way and has evolved significantly – from being just a timepiece and a fashion accessory to becoming a survival gear. Whether you are an active camper, a regular backpacker, an avid outdoorsman or a hero on the battlefield, a regular watch just won’t do. When picking the perfect tactical watch, you need to pick one which can survive not only the abuse you put it to but also the elements of nature. A military watch is a multi-purpose tactical gear that not only shows time but also has functions and features which are much needed for outdoor survival and are built ..read more

If you love backpacking and carry your own gear, then you should aim at saving on the weight of essential gears. These include the big four – backpack, shelter, sleeping bag and sleeping pad. Saving a couple of pounds on your shelter can help reduce the burden on your body and spare some extra space and weight for other essentials. So if you want to save some weight on your shelter without losing too much on comfort, then opting for an ultralight backpacking tent is the way to go. While there is no standard definition of an ultralight backpacking tent, such tents are specially-designed, lightw ..read more

As we saw in our article on the best dog tie-outs and stakes, if you love your dogs to accompany you on a daytime or overnight camping trip, then you would need to ensure that it stays safe and does not embark on an unsupervised exploration. And good old dog tie-out and stake system is one of the most convenient options to restrain your dog during an outdoor camping trip. However, it is crucial to pick a tie-out system that is reliable and safe for your canine’s size, age, and temperament. And if you have two dogs, finding a tie-out stake and cable system that is secure, stable, and stays tang ..read more

Cooking over fire has been the most primitive, yet still popular way of outdoor cooking. The aroma and flavor of a fire-cooked meal have been an overriding feature which has withstood the test of time. While the emergence of fuel-based cooking mechanisms such as isobutane, propane, and other fuel sources have made them quite popular, many people still prefer fire pit cooking because of the aroma, minimal fuel costs, and reduced carbon footprint. Why else do you think most campgrounds have prebuilt fire pits available for campers. One of the primary challenges of cooking over a fire pit is to e ..read more

As we saw in our article on the best camping chairs, chairs are excellent portable furniture to relax and unwind during an outdoor adventure. However, one of the major challenges with such portable chairs is that they are not as comfortable for long-term sitting. Enter zero-gravity chairs to the scene – these chairs are among the best type of portable chairs for campers, beach-goers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Unlike standard camping chairs, zero-gravity chairs allow for portability without compromising on the level of comfort. However, with so many options available in the market, picking the b ..read more

As we saw in our article on the best dog tie-outs, If you love to have your Fido to accompany you on an overnight camping trip, then having a reliable pet restraining solution like a dog tie-out and stake is a necessity to prevent the canine from running away or disturb other campers. But picking a durable, reliable, and safe dog stake and tie-out cable combination is imperative, more so in the wilderness. Frisco, Chewy’s in-house brand, offers a wide range of dog tie-out cables and stakes that we had the chance to test and evaluate. In this article, we share our review of these pet restrainin ..read more

If you are planning for overnight camping in the outdoors, you need a reliable light source for your tent or campsite. When it comes to convenience, battery-based LED camping lanterns are a perfect source for illumination for camping, RVing, backpacking, and even emergency preparedness. LED Lanterns are cheaper, lighter, easier to use, and generally last longer than other fuel-based propane lanterns. And they are convenient to carry and use. But picking the right portable LED camping lantern is important. In this article, we review one of the best-selling portable LED lanterns in the market ..read more